ren
@isensmith.bsky.social
IT professional turned English teacher, from the PNW, moved to Kyiv Ukraine in 2023. Into: Art, TRPGs, rationalism, democracy, ПЕРЕМОГА! 🇺🇦🇬🇪🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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The CR to open the government included no guarantees around extending ACA subsidies.
Will a vote on extending them actually happen? Who knows!
In any case, Trump and his lapdogs continue to assert that they have the power to slash whatever programs they don’t like.
Capitulation is not a strategy.
Will a vote on extending them actually happen? Who knows!
In any case, Trump and his lapdogs continue to assert that they have the power to slash whatever programs they don’t like.
Capitulation is not a strategy.
November 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The CR to open the government included no guarantees around extending ACA subsidies.
Will a vote on extending them actually happen? Who knows!
In any case, Trump and his lapdogs continue to assert that they have the power to slash whatever programs they don’t like.
Capitulation is not a strategy.
Will a vote on extending them actually happen? Who knows!
In any case, Trump and his lapdogs continue to assert that they have the power to slash whatever programs they don’t like.
Capitulation is not a strategy.
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🔥 The White House released an article on Monday citing a DoorDash report as confirmation that "inflation has been tamed."
I asked a DoorDash spokesperson today if the company had concluded from its report that inflation had been tamed. DoorDash spokesperson told me, "We did not write that."
I asked a DoorDash spokesperson today if the company had concluded from its report that inflation had been tamed. DoorDash spokesperson told me, "We did not write that."
NEW DATA: Lower Prices, Bigger Paychecks
President Donald J. Trump’s bold economic agenda is delivering real results for American families — with new data from DoorDash’s State of Local Commerce
www.whitehouse.gov
November 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
🔥 The White House released an article on Monday citing a DoorDash report as confirmation that "inflation has been tamed."
I asked a DoorDash spokesperson today if the company had concluded from its report that inflation had been tamed. DoorDash spokesperson told me, "We did not write that."
I asked a DoorDash spokesperson today if the company had concluded from its report that inflation had been tamed. DoorDash spokesperson told me, "We did not write that."
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Hate to think but I can’t not think about this happening here, specifically in Kherson and occupied land
November 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Hate to think but I can’t not think about this happening here, specifically in Kherson and occupied land
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“The Democrats may have permanently damaged the federal statistical system with October and jobs reports likely never being released," press secretary Leavitt claimed. trib.al/DMFC5q7
The Trump administration is planting the seeds to question any future jobs reports (that will likely be abysmal).
The Trump administration is planting the seeds to question any future jobs reports (that will likely be abysmal).
November 12, 2025 at 10:44 PM
“The Democrats may have permanently damaged the federal statistical system with October and jobs reports likely never being released," press secretary Leavitt claimed. trib.al/DMFC5q7
The Trump administration is planting the seeds to question any future jobs reports (that will likely be abysmal).
The Trump administration is planting the seeds to question any future jobs reports (that will likely be abysmal).
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I thought this was stunning. We chatted about how she chose these images. She had wanted to only show the abusers, but realized we’ve created such a false myth of the “genteel” south, that a photo of slave owners/patrols alone, wouldn’t make the point.
#teslatakedowm
#notrillionaires
#nokings
#teslatakedowm
#notrillionaires
#nokings
November 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I thought this was stunning. We chatted about how she chose these images. She had wanted to only show the abusers, but realized we’ve created such a false myth of the “genteel” south, that a photo of slave owners/patrols alone, wouldn’t make the point.
#teslatakedowm
#notrillionaires
#nokings
#teslatakedowm
#notrillionaires
#nokings
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Poverty is a policy decision.
Concentrated wealth is a policy decision.
Inequality is a policy decision.
Remember this.
Concentrated wealth is a policy decision.
Inequality is a policy decision.
Remember this.
November 12, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Poverty is a policy decision.
Concentrated wealth is a policy decision.
Inequality is a policy decision.
Remember this.
Concentrated wealth is a policy decision.
Inequality is a policy decision.
Remember this.
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just opening up the new Epstein docs at random:
November 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM
just opening up the new Epstein docs at random:
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We knew this, but we are glad someone really really looked.
"Reading through it, I felt physically ill by the complete understanding of the caliber of people that the current U.S. government threw out because of bigotry and malice."
"Reading through it, I felt physically ill by the complete understanding of the caliber of people that the current U.S. government threw out because of bigotry and malice."
I had the opportunity to review the work experience and skills of numerous people who were laid off or fired from public health jobs by Donald Trump.
I want every taxpayer to know that the US has lost an immeasurable number of the smartest, most experienced, and hardworking people on the planet.
I want every taxpayer to know that the US has lost an immeasurable number of the smartest, most experienced, and hardworking people on the planet.
November 12, 2025 at 11:26 PM
We knew this, but we are glad someone really really looked.
"Reading through it, I felt physically ill by the complete understanding of the caliber of people that the current U.S. government threw out because of bigotry and malice."
"Reading through it, I felt physically ill by the complete understanding of the caliber of people that the current U.S. government threw out because of bigotry and malice."
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The Panama Papers was a scandal about the richest people hiding money and avoiding tax
The Epstein Files is a scandal about the richest people hiding their rape of children
These people buy politicians to enact laws designed to control you and I while they operate above the law
Viva La Revolution
The Epstein Files is a scandal about the richest people hiding their rape of children
These people buy politicians to enact laws designed to control you and I while they operate above the law
Viva La Revolution
November 12, 2025 at 11:39 PM
The Panama Papers was a scandal about the richest people hiding money and avoiding tax
The Epstein Files is a scandal about the richest people hiding their rape of children
These people buy politicians to enact laws designed to control you and I while they operate above the law
Viva La Revolution
The Epstein Files is a scandal about the richest people hiding their rape of children
These people buy politicians to enact laws designed to control you and I while they operate above the law
Viva La Revolution
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So NBC Nightly News is running 1) insane Kristi Noem propaganda commercials that are straight out of Nazi Germany, and 2) a segment on Wicked 2, which is being put out by Universal Studios, which Comcast owns a stake in.
I remember when we had to take ethics classes in journalism school.
I remember when we had to take ethics classes in journalism school.
November 12, 2025 at 11:56 PM
So NBC Nightly News is running 1) insane Kristi Noem propaganda commercials that are straight out of Nazi Germany, and 2) a segment on Wicked 2, which is being put out by Universal Studios, which Comcast owns a stake in.
I remember when we had to take ethics classes in journalism school.
I remember when we had to take ethics classes in journalism school.
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When Jeffrey Epstein thinks *you're* the scumbag.
November 13, 2025 at 12:24 AM
When Jeffrey Epstein thinks *you're* the scumbag.
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That’s why
November 13, 2025 at 1:06 AM
That’s why
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in case you're wondering how the cope is going www.mediamatters.org/megyn-kelly/...
November 13, 2025 at 12:29 AM
in case you're wondering how the cope is going www.mediamatters.org/megyn-kelly/...
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Kleptocracy thy name is GOP
The Trump Administration is saying its $20 billion bailout for Argentina is classified.
Give me a break. Trump just wants to hide the receipts.
Americans deserve to know where their money went.
Give me a break. Trump just wants to hide the receipts.
Americans deserve to know where their money went.
November 13, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Kleptocracy thy name is GOP
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The Mummy (1999)
The Mummy Returns
The Scorpion King
The Mummy Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
The Mummy Returns
The Scorpion King
The Mummy Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Pope Leo has shared his four favorite movies of all time, as the Vatican prepares to host dozens of actors and directors in a “World of Cinema” gathering on Saturday at his official residence. See which films made the pope's list. nyti.ms/4p3exK9
Pope Leo Shares His Favorite Movies Ahead of Vatican Event
The list leans heavily on uplifting classics.
nyti.ms
November 13, 2025 at 5:59 AM
The Mummy (1999)
The Mummy Returns
The Scorpion King
The Mummy Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
The Mummy Returns
The Scorpion King
The Mummy Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
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These motherfuckers! PLEASE call your House representatives and demand they vote NO on this piece of shit legislation. Not only is there this part but it would also require senators to be notified if they’re being investigated. So they can destroy evidence. No fucking way.
November 12, 2025 at 2:43 PM
These motherfuckers! PLEASE call your House representatives and demand they vote NO on this piece of shit legislation. Not only is there this part but it would also require senators to be notified if they’re being investigated. So they can destroy evidence. No fucking way.
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Watch what they do!!!
🚀 NOTICE: Federal US website newly registered.
https://trumpaccounts.gov
Action taken by the Department of the Treasury at or around 2025-11-12 06:13:07.
https://trumpaccounts.gov
Action taken by the Department of the Treasury at or around 2025-11-12 06:13:07.
trumpaccounts.gov
Federal US website registered. Content may not be visible yet.
trumpaccounts.gov
November 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Watch what they do!!!
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The legislation the House and Senate Republicans just voted on will have your tax dollars go to corrupt politicians conspiring to overturn an election. The corruption is staggering. Your healthcare costs, household expenses, & ability to make ends meet go up while Republicans enrich themselves.
November 12, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The legislation the House and Senate Republicans just voted on will have your tax dollars go to corrupt politicians conspiring to overturn an election. The corruption is staggering. Your healthcare costs, household expenses, & ability to make ends meet go up while Republicans enrich themselves.
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"The lack is not in intelligence, which is in plentiful supply; rather, the scarce commodity is systematic training in critical thinking."
-Carl Sagan, Broca's Brain: Reflections on the Romance of Science
-Carl Sagan, Broca's Brain: Reflections on the Romance of Science
November 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
"The lack is not in intelligence, which is in plentiful supply; rather, the scarce commodity is systematic training in critical thinking."
-Carl Sagan, Broca's Brain: Reflections on the Romance of Science
-Carl Sagan, Broca's Brain: Reflections on the Romance of Science
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Chuck Schumer needs to go!
November 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Chuck Schumer needs to go!
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As I said last night on MSNBC as the news broke that eight Senate Democrats were joining the GOP: This must be the end for Chuck Schumer as Senate Democratic leader.
November 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
As I said last night on MSNBC as the news broke that eight Senate Democrats were joining the GOP: This must be the end for Chuck Schumer as Senate Democratic leader.
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Something I don't think we're talking about enough is in addition to all else, Chuck Schumer is also actively lying to the American people that he's not behind the surrender and approves entirely of it, despite how obvious it is, down to him grinning leaving the meeting last night.
November 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Something I don't think we're talking about enough is in addition to all else, Chuck Schumer is also actively lying to the American people that he's not behind the surrender and approves entirely of it, despite how obvious it is, down to him grinning leaving the meeting last night.
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TikTok users: yo check it out Scorsese is reading Letterboxd reviews to his films, also can Mamdani run for president
Bluesky users: here’s a wall of text on why the constitution is important
Twitter users: grok is SA bad
Bluesky users: here’s a wall of text on why the constitution is important
Twitter users: grok is SA bad
November 8, 2025 at 6:04 AM
TikTok users: yo check it out Scorsese is reading Letterboxd reviews to his films, also can Mamdani run for president
Bluesky users: here’s a wall of text on why the constitution is important
Twitter users: grok is SA bad
Bluesky users: here’s a wall of text on why the constitution is important
Twitter users: grok is SA bad
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Alexander Smirnov, the ex–FBI informant who admitted to lying about the Biden-Burisma connection, has been released from prison just months into his six-year prison sentence. trib.al/W2wJSVD
FBI Informant Who Lied About the Bidens Covertly Released From Jail
Alexander Smirnov pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI and was sentenced to six years in jail.
trib.al
November 7, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Alexander Smirnov, the ex–FBI informant who admitted to lying about the Biden-Burisma connection, has been released from prison just months into his six-year prison sentence. trib.al/W2wJSVD
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HAPPY FOUR SEASONS TOTAL LANDSCAPING DAY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE
November 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
HAPPY FOUR SEASONS TOTAL LANDSCAPING DAY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE